The Partington Cove Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Big Sur, and for good reason. It is hard not to fall in love with this hike, as not only is the grand finale stunning, but the hike ...

California sea otters, once thought extinct and rediscovered only in a single Big Sur cove, float among kelp beds as effortlessly as the recently reintroduced California condors soar above redwood ...

Diver Drew Arnold found this pice of jade on the sea floor at Jade Cove in Big Sur in 2012. Joe Johnston The Tribune Travelers heading north from Cambria on Highway 1 can visit a spot that’s ...

Recent travelers said if you can only visit one place in Big Sur, it should be Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Visitors to McWay said the beauty of the cove was indescribable and that pictures ...

Trust us, we have many terrible photos as proof! Partington Cove is one of the most secluded coves in Big Sur, so shhhh! This hidden gem is tucked away in a rugged canyon and offers… you guessed ...

The exception is Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, where modifications are forbidden. (Demand for Crystal Cove’s seaside cottages is extremely high.) At most state campgrounds ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Humpback whales frequent the deep waters of Big Sur, typically from late April through early December. One of the most reliable spots for spotting these migrating whales is ...

The Big Sur International Marathon is returning to ... Southbound travelers with passes can proceed past Otter Cove after 4 a.m., while travelers to the Highlands may cross Rio Road up to 7 ...

Access to popular spots on the southern Big Sur coast will be restored next week ... Willow Creek, Jade Cove, Plaskett Creek, Pacific Valley, Sand Dollar Beach and Kirk Creek, as well as Treebones ...